MANAGING EDITOR - WDBJ

FOX Carolina News•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WDBJ-TV news group is looking for a newsroom leader with solid news judgment who can juggle multiple tasks and adjust to a constantly changing environment. The ideal candidate can efficiently evaluate resources, make good decisions, and communicate clearly and effectively under a deadline.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; Communications, Journalism, or related field required
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrate solid news judgment
Strong research skills, including conducting online research using various search engines
Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
Advanced knowledge of social media & digital platforms
Knowledge of the television market, geography, and issues
Ability to maintain multiple modes of communication and coordinate multiple issues during breaking news and other stressful situations
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
Willing to work flexible hours
Able to collaborate and work well in a team environment
Maintain strong journalistic ethics; maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
Strong initiative and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Help lead and participate in editorial and planning meetings
Generate and pitch story ideas
Create, gather, develop, confirm, and set up news coverage
Keep track of crews in the field and communicate with them during daily newsgathering and breaking news
Collaborate with other managers on content gathering and planning, which includes overseeing daily operations and additional coverage for special events, as needed
Monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with news makers
Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, and viewer tips
Manage logistics for coverage assignments
Post assignments in the newsroom planning grid, providing specific details and updates for all assignments
Track and communicate the development of news stories and events
Work with our broadcast and digital teammates for coordinated coverage, which includes writing/editing stories for both platforms
Work with reporters and producers on story treatment
Review reporter scripts as assigned
Develop and maintain news contacts and sources
Keep the newsroom contact list updated
Engage in short and long-term planning and maintain a planning calendar
Answer telephone calls, emails, and social media messages from the public
Collaborate with network assignment desks and other affiliates via phone and email
Upload and share video/sound with field teams, affiliates, sister stations, and/or the networks
Post breaking and developing news stories on digital platforms
Be familiar with local newsgathering technology and terminology
Build and maintain professional working relationships with newsmakers
Gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly push it out to anchors, reporters, producers, and digital producers
Be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situations
Perform other job-related duties as assigned